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Kgotlafela was quizzed on how they have been spending their P100 million budget.  She said: “I am not in a position to share that at the moment. We are currently at the implementing stage. We are busy executing the projects we set out to do.  At...

“He has not been charged with anything,” he said. The station commander further explained: “These men (alleged robbers) attacked the poor guard whilst he was on duty at the guardroom. There were three of them and he was alone”. Badisang...

The event started with a five-kilometre walk, which was as a race with no takers. In other words, everyone was a winner as long as they got to the finish line. The participants began the race dressed in pristine white T-shirts they were provided...

Amantle Brown was thrown into the deep end when she faced legendary South African artist, Ringo Madlingozi. She has only one album under her belt titled Sa Pelo, but on Friday she was head-to-head with a man who has over 140 released songs with many...

In statements seen by Mmegi, the two murder accused, Caroline Gwamolamba (38) and Bakang Godisang (26) gave their side of the story on the incident that rocked the country. In separate statements, the two say that in December they followed...

He says that with his new deal with Universal music, he aims to hit the triple platinum mark. This latest move makes the Baba hitmaker the very first Motswana to sign with Universal music. “When I made this album, my goal was to conquer Africa....

Dithebe made this announcement on Monday at an emergency staff meeting at the BTO offices. Dithebe resigns after only a year in office. He acted for a year before he assumed the leadership role. Dithebe is the second CEO of the tourism organisation...

Extension 2 Magistrate Ntombizodwa Ncube learnt that state prosecutor Christina Ramokwena, who was initially handling the case, had just handed the file to a different prosecutor and that she needed more time to familiarise herself with the case. In...

The 16 artists, promoters and deejays include Punah Gabasiane-Molale, Nono Siile, DJ Bax, DJ Anthem, German Dollar, Seabelo Modibe, Kabelo “Scavenja” Tiro, Bofelo Segotso, David Letswiti, Phempheretlhe Pheto, Yandile Nuku. The group left for...

The first day kick-started with the qualifiers at Kasane Hot Springs. The event is scheduled to run for the whole week, and finals will be held next Saturday at the Kasane Airport. Kasane dwellers that were also eager to see for themselves how the...

Did the decision by police officers on Monday, to blow a whistle and sjambok protestors amount to ‘forceful dispersal’ or police brutality? In terms of the right to gather, the law is clear.  For three or more people to gather at an open space...

After allegations of favouritism and breaching of the rules of the pageant, there is now an online petition with over 1,500 signatures calling for her to be stripped of her title. The online petition was set up on Monday and by Wednesday morning it...

The awards will celebrate and reflect on the Botswana music industry’s last 50 years, which is line with the country’s golden jubilee celebrations. However this year, the musical event will change its traditional hosting venue, Gaborone...

Today marks exactly 50 days before Botswana celebrates its golden jubilee year. She said: “We ran a competition that was open to all Batswana. The committee then chose the best design and this will be unveiled tomorrow (today).” Kgotlafela...

Botswana Police Service and government were accused of turning violent on ‘peaceful’ demonstrators, who were mostly youth. The youth movement took to Parliament on Monday to grab the attention of legislators disembarking from their vehicles on...